Go vote! - Page 3

jaysay · 01-05-2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by garinda

Kem Hargreaves was counting off the party faithful when I went to the Town Hall to vote.

I told him they'd be one vote down because of you.

insignificant Rindi

mani · 01-05-2008, 18:27

but the campaign for central ward has been a real d*ck whipping contest. who's cronies can bug the most ppl. and when one party found out so and so was supporting the opposite party - out comes the slanging.

katex · 01-05-2008, 18:27

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Originally Posted by garinda

Rumour has it you might have the opportunity not to vote for her in the next General Election.

Though apparently Tory H.Q. aren't too keen on her being selected.

That sounds good news to me Garinda .. 'cause I usually vote blue in the General.

jaysay · 01-05-2008, 18:28

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Originally Posted by katex

I was disappointed I did not have the opportunity these elections for not voting for Janet Storey (C) this time. Ok .. my reasons, would have been facile (dare I mention the 'Silly Cow' incident, well just did I guess), but little things like this wipe out the rest of the good things she may have done for Clayton. Hate Liars, or more kindly, people who avoid the truth.

Katex, politicians avioding the truth never

not having it

garinda · 01-05-2008, 18:45

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Originally Posted by jaysay

insignificant Rindi

That's rude.

Ken spoke highly of you.

jaysay · 01-05-2008, 18:56

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Originally Posted by garinda

That's rude.

Ken spoke highly of you.

Ya you think so he's the worst back seat driver i've ever had, but he always speaks highly of me as it was me that introduced him to the political arena back in the sixties, I'm a good judge of politicians. Saying that can I recomend you to Graham Jones, ther again happen not

MargaretR · 01-05-2008, 18:57

I knew Ken when he was in short pants - Anne Widdecombe thought that was hilarious.
He never got to 'play out' with the rest of us -maybe that's why he turned out tory.
sheltered existence unaware of the trials of the working classes - and all that

garinda · 01-05-2008, 19:02

I think it's sometimes easy to think that your vote doesn't really count.

What brought it home to me that it does, was the U.S. election in 2000.

Millions of Americans had voted, and Bush or Gore's hope of being the most important elected politican in the world, all came down to a handfull of votes in Florida.

Every vote counts.

garinda · 01-05-2008, 19:03

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Ya you think so he's the worst back seat driver i've ever had, but he always speaks highly of me as it was me that introduced him to the political arena back in the sixties, I'm a good judge of politicians. Saying that can I recomend you to Graham Jones, ther again happen not

I didn't really tell him you weren't voting.

That's your business.

mrskitty · 01-05-2008, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Cyfr

Whichever candidate you want to support, go vote! It counts even more in local elections with low turnout, especially since many of the wards are marginal! Only takes you a few minutes, and gives you the legitimacy to complain all year round!

Count me in......just been

jaysay · 01-05-2008, 19:35

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Originally Posted by garinda

I didn't really tell him you weren't voting.

That's your business.

Well he probably already knew that Rindi, and my vote ain't really a secrete, if it is, somebody ain't be paying attention

Uncle Mick · 01-05-2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by mani

but the campaign for central ward has been a real d*ck whipping contest. who's cronies can bug the most ppl. and when one party found out so and so was supporting the opposite party - out comes the slanging.

I quite agree. All their leaflets were about knocking each other and not what they can do for the constituents. There should be a box for " none of these candidates represent my views"

Royboy39 · 01-05-2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Gayle

I just waltzed straight past him, you know you don't have to tell the people outside the room who you are - they're checking voters so they know who to KNOCK UP later.

That is American slang for getting someone preggers....are you suggesting?

lindsay ormerod · 01-05-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by flashytart

well for the first time in 14 years i HAVENT voted, with only 2 candidates in the local election(labour and conservative) i decided not to bother, yes i know women fought for the right to vote but i dont agree with any of their policies so why should i be made to choose either or?

At least going along and spoiling your paper would have been more productive than nothing at all.
And to say you don't agree with any of the policies of either party is a bit of a sweeping statement.